Development of a website and mobile application for guiding the hospital use of antimicrobials in pediatric care
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Objective: To develop the website and mobile app PedCuidados, designed to provide accurate and accessible information on the prescription and administration of injectable antimicrobials in pediatric patients. Methods: This study is a technological production research project focused on developing a website and mobile app using rapid prototyping for desktop and Android systems in the Brazilian context. The website and mobile app structure followed three key stages: 1) conception, defining the content, assessing related needs, and identifying the target audience; 2) planning and prototype development, establishing the key topics on antimicrobials, designing the website and mobile app pages, and structuring the interface layout; 3) final deployment, configuring tools and technological resources to ensure easy access to the website and facilitate mobile app downloads. Results: PedCuidados features 45 screens in Portuguese, gathering information on 38 injectable antimicrobials, reflecting the medication error profile to which the pediatric population is most exposed and vulnerable. In addition, it is a free tool with low storage consumption and a layout designed to enable quick access to essential and reliable information. Conclusion: A website and free mobile app were developed to guide the use of antimicrobials in pediatric hospital care. This tool supports healthcare professionals, contributing to the safety and effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments in this population.
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